# Jane Matthews

Jane Matthews (8 FEB 1870 – 27 DEC 1946); child of Benjamin Matthews and Ann Edwards; born in Merthyr Tydfil, Mid-Glamorgan, Wales; married Heinrich Wilhelm Ruthenberg; parent of 5 children; died in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

**Lifespan:** 8 FEB 1870 – 27 DEC 1946

## Also known as
- Jane Ruthenberg

## Parents
- [Benjamin Matthews](/p/benjamin-matthews-25469.md) (father)
- [Ann Edwards](/p/ann-edwards-25470.md) (mother)

## Spouses
- [Heinrich Wilhelm Ruthenberg](/p/heinrich-wilhelm-ruthenberg-25448.md) — m. 11 FEB 1889

## Children
- [John Henry Ruthenberg](/p/john-henry-ruthenberg-25483.md)
- [Christina Ann Ruthenberg](/p/christina-ann-ruthenberg-25482.md)
- [George Henry Ruthenberg](/p/george-henry-ruthenberg-25481.md)
- [Elizabeth Jane Ruthenberg](/p/elizabeth-jane-ruthenberg-25480.md)
- [Archibald Leslie John Ruthenberg](/p/archibald-leslie-john-ruthenberg-25479.md)

## Timeline
- 8 FEB 1870 — **Born** at Merthyr Tydfil, Mid-Glamorgan, Wales
- 1871 — **Residence** at Brithdir, Gelligaer, Glamorgan, Wales
- 7 MAR 1877 — **Arrival** at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia — Ship Name: "Nairnshire".
- 1905 — **Residence** at Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia
- 27 DEC 1946 — **Died** at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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